US Bridges

Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.40 to 1st COL/.80 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000022282

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,353
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,844 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Neck Road
CrossesWolfsnare Creek
Location1.40 to 1st COL/.80 to 58
RouteState Highway 279
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85128, -76.04822
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,353 (2022)
Projected traffic33,844 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek carry?

About 30,353 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Great Neck Road over Wolfsnare Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.